Is he the new Doctor Who companion?

Yes - on October 22 Bradley was photographed alongside new Doctor Jodie Whittaker and two other companions on set.

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He will play companion Graham as he leads an entire group of people travelling with the show's first ever female Doctor.

‘Bradley is super excited to be joining the cast of Doctor Who in such a key role,’

The BBC series has already made history by announcing the first ever female Time Lord.

"Am I thrilled to be part of this whole ground breaking new dawn for the Doctor? Oh yes!”

‘I’m beyond excited to begin this epic journey – with Chris and with every Whovian on this planet,’ said Whittaker after the announcement. ‘It’s more than an honour to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. I can’t wait.’

The claims mean that the BBC has switched the genders for both the Doctor and the companion, the first time in the show’s decades-long history.